Perth in Lanark County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

McMartin House / Maison McMartin

McMartin House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 7, 2022

1. McMartin House Marker

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Begun in 1830 for barrister Daniel McMartin (1798-1869), this imposing house symbolizes the wealth and social aspirations of this member of the Tory elite. Born at Williamsburg of Loyalist stock, McMartin attended John Strachan's grammar school at Cornwall. After articling with Chief Justice Sherwood he became one of the first lawyers in Perth, then capital of Bathurst District. The Loyalist Georgian design of the brick and stone house is unusually elaborate, and with its detailing, cupola and lanterns, it reflects American Federal style influence.

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Commencée en 1830 pour Daniel McMartin (1798-1869), cette maison témoigne de la fortune et des aspirations sociales de ce membre de l'élite tory. Né à Williamsburg dans une famille d'origine loyaliste, McMartin fréquenta l'école primaire de John Strachan, à Cornwall. Il étudia le droit et devint l'un des premiers avocats de Perth, alors capitale du district de Bathurst. Cette maison de brique et de pierre rappelle le style (fédéral américain)) par la forme de son toit, ses cheminées latérales et sa coupole flanquée

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de lanternes. On trouve rarement au Canada maison aussi somptueuse.

Erected by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada/Commission des lieux er monuments historique du Canada.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Historic Sites and Monuments Board series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.

Location. 44° 53.894′ N, 76° 14.824′ W. Marker is in Perth, Ontario, in Lanark County. Marker is at the intersection of Harvey Street and Gore Street East (County Highway 43), on the right when traveling north on Harvey Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 125 Gore Street East, Perth ON K7H 1J6, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. McMartin House / La Maison McMartin (a few steps from this marker); Alexander Morris (within shouting distance of this marker); Perth Military Settlement 1816 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); St. George Hotel (about 90 meters away); Doran-Riverside Building (about 120 meters away); "Summit House" (about 120 meters away); ecoPerth Forest (about 150 meters away); The Old Perth Post Office / The Crain Building (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Perth.

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McMartin House / Maison McMartin and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 7, 2022

2. McMartin House / Maison McMartin and Marker

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Also see . . .
1. McMartin House. (Submitted on October 12, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. McMartin House National Historic Site of Canada. (Submitted on October 12, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 50 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 12, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.